January · Greece
Best time to visit Lesbos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lesbos in January
Average temperature 10°C, 81 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Lesbos scores 5.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lesbos is a large Aegean island of olive groves, ouzo distilleries and a petrified forest near Sigri.
January in Lesbos: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 81 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Lesbos — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lesbos in January?
- In January, Lesbos averages 10°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lesbos?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lesbos in January?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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